Alliance for Children & Youth With Unique Challenges

Mission

It is our mission to bridge gaps and support families, children, and youth with unique challenges.

Vision

Our vision is that at the end of the day we see the person and not the challenge.

Overview

To support effective inclusion and policy promotion efforts for this diverse population, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health in partnership with the Arizona Department of Health Services formed the Alliance for Children and Youth with Unique Challenges to address health policy promotion activities in Maricopa County.

Membership is voluntary and inclusionary and open to all community members who wish to participate including parents, caregivers, youth, and providers. For new members, orientations are held at our open meetings every other month. Membership roles include Community Agency Representative (PDF), Family Advisor (PDF), and Young Adults Advisor (PDF). Please see job descriptions for more details about each opportunity and the steps to join.

Our Leadership Team consists of a Chairperson, Vice Chair, Secretary and members at large including the above roles. Workgroups can be formed within the membership to advance the priorities and activities of the Alliance. All members vote.

MCDPH Strategic Partnership Coordinator and staff support and participate in the Alliance but are not voting members.

Learn More

View our needs assessment to learn more about ACYUC in Maricopa County.

June 2013 Report [Revised January 2014]: "Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs: A Maricopa County Needs Assessment and Implications for Policy and Systems Changes." Available in English (PDF) and in Spanish (PDF).